Miss Denise Lavon Smith of Andrews Drive Americus, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Zion Hope Baptist Church with Pastor George F. Monts officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastview Cemetery.

Mrs. Denise Lavon Smith was born on May 11, 1972 in Sumter County, Georgia to Mr. Aldean Smith and Mrs. Rita Williams.She was a member of the Zion Hope Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor George F. Mont and she was also a member of the Order of Eastern Stars. Denise passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Phoebe-Putney Memorial Hospital in Americus, Georgia.

Funeral services for Mr. James Edward Freeman of Albany, Georgia will be held Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 1:00 at Zion Hope Baptist Church with Reverend George F. Monts officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery.

Mr. James Edward Freeman was born March 30, 1954 in Clayton, Alabama to the late Annie B. Freeman Myers and the late Sampson Myers. He was employed at Cooper Lighting for several years. James was united in Holy Matrimony to Van Freeman and to this union one child was born. He passed away on July 27, 2017 at Pruitt Health Care in Albany, Georgia. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sheila Freeman; a brother and a sister.

He leaves to cherish his memories and celebrate his life: his wife of over 40 years, Mrs. Van Freeman; his sons: Roderick Freeman of Camilla, Georgia, Reginald McCalaster and Germane Freeman of Albany, Georgia; his brother, Gene Myers, Sr. of Americus, Georgia and his sister, Annie Doris Woodard of Newport News, Virginia; five aunts: Polly Ann Freeman of Midway, Alabama, Ada Pearl Scovil of Clayton, Alabama, Mary Jane Johnson of Eufala, Alabama, Clevie Dell Davis and Lottie McFolley both of Georgetown, Georgia; two uncles: John Freeman and Michael Freeman of Georgetown, Georgia; a special devoted grandson, Crod Freeman; a host of other loving relatives and friends.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Dean Daniels of Smithville, Georgia will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at the Green Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Hosie Waters officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Joyce Dean Daniels well known to us all as “Ballie” was born in Lee County, Georgia on November 4, 1947 to the late Lutherine Ware Lewis. She received her education in the public schools of Lee County. At an early age she joined the Green Grove Baptist Church where she was an active member until the death angels called her home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2017. She retired from the Best Western Hotel, where she worked as a cook for many years. “Ballie” brought joy and laughter to everyone she meet with her smile.

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Quincy Smalls age 99 of Americus, GA will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary in Americus, GA with Rev. Tommie Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at Andersonville National Cemetery.

Mr. Robert Quincy Smalls was born on July 17, 1918 on Cherokee Plantation in Yemassee, SC to the late Mr. Edward White and the late Mrs. Geneva Smalls-White. Mr. Smalls was educated in the public schools of South Carolina and began working on Cherokee Plantation at an early age. He served in the U.S. Military as a Marine and was honorably discharged on November 5, 1945. Mr. Smalls moved to Patterson, New Jersey and worked for the Lackawanna Railroad in Jersey City, NJ. After a long and beautiful life, Mr. Smalls passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 22, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Edward Q. Wiley and a grandson Kenneth J. Wiley.

He leaves to cherish his legacy, his devoted wife Mrs. Emma Smalls of Americus, GA; his sister, Elizabeth Kirkland of Savannah, GA, his daughter Josephine Murray of Yernassee, SC; a grandson Reggie Murray of Yemassee, SC; three granddaughters: Kathleen Wiley of Port Wentworth, GA, Melissa Wiley of Virginia Beach, VA and Keisha Murray of Yemassee, SC; his God-daughter, Tiffany Wilbon 'of Americus, GA; a special nephew Clyde Smalls of Yemassee, SC, a devoted friend and neighbor, Zachary Draines of Americus, GA and a host of nieces; nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

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Funeral services for Mr. Roosevelt Wilborn of Lambert Street, Americus, Georgia will be held Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of West's Mortuary in Americus, Georgia with Rev. George F. Monts officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Roosevelt Wilborn, son of the late James Wilborn and the late Mamie Mae Rush Wilborn was born on June 4, 1957 in Americus, Georgia. “Roach” as he was affectionately called, enjoyed doing carpentry work and he loved sports, especially the Atlanta Falcons. He passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Preceding him in death were two sisters:Pearlie Longstreet and Ann Wilborn, a daughter, Kyanna Wilborn and a brother Charlie Rush.

Left to cherish his memory is his son, Jeremy Boone of Americus, Georgia; six brothers: James Wilborn, Jerome Wilborn, Willie James Wilborn, Leon Wilborn, Robert Lee Wilborn and Henry Lee Wilborn all of Americus, Georgia; four sisters: Ms. Margie Ann Wilborn, Ms. Barbara Ann Wilborn, Mrs. Lois Davis and Ms. Shirley Ann Wilborn all of Americus, Georgia; four aunts: Mrs. Shirley (Eddie) Robinson of Vero Beach, Florida, Mrs. Laverne (John) Williams of Desota, Georgia, Mrs. Eula (James) Merritt of Americus, Georgia and Ms. Martha (Randy) King of Cordele, Georgia and a devoted aunt Ms. Edith McKnight of Americus, Georgia; two uncles: Cleveland Rush, Jr and Sander Rush both of Vero Beach, Florida; one grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, including two devoted nieces: Terriann Sims (Brandon) and Latricia Wilborn both of Americus, Georgia. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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Mrs. Doris Bacon Colbert was born February 3, 1954 to the late Mr. Henry R. Bacon and the late Mrs. Estella Brown Bacon. She attended school at Matawan High School and completed two years of college. Mrs. Colbert passed away on July 14, 2017 at Phoebe Sumter Hospital in Americus, Georgia.

Funeral services for Mr. Willie James “Ricky” Solomon of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 12:00 Noon at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia. Burial will follow at Andersonville National Cemetery.

Mr. Willie James Solomon, better known as “Ricky” was born February 27, 1951 in Macon County, Georgia to Ms. Dorothy Nell Solomon and the late Earl Jessie Joseph. Ricky grew up in Montezuma and attended the public schools of the county. He was a member of the D.F. Douglass High School class of 1970. After high school, he served his country honorably in the United States Army. Mr. Solomon was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Ricky passed away on July 12, 2017 at his residence. One daughter, Tammy Witchard, preceded him in death.

Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Dorothy N. Solomon of Montezuma, Georgia; three daughters: Lawanda Witchard of Hartford, Connecticut, Denesha Solomon and Charlene Carr both of Montezuma, Georgia; his fatherly love also extended to the children of the late Evelyn Witchard and the children of his current companion, Mae Eula Walker; five siblings: Loisteen S. Sparks (Willie) of Indianapolis, Indiana, Bennie R. Solomon of Fort Valley, Georgia, Otis L. Solomon of Prattville, Alabama, Kowetta Solomon and Lessie Solomon both of Montezuma, Georgia; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; six aunts: Peggy Hankerson (James) of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Lillie B. Solomon, Marie Jackson and Mildred Frederick all of Montezuma, Georgia, Jimmie L. Alexander of Lawton, Oklahoma and Estella Crawford of Killeen, Texas; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Funeral services for Mr. Willie Clarence Ware Sr. will be held on Saturday, July,15, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Salem Baptist Church with Rev. George F. Monts officiating. Burial will follow at Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Willie Clarence Ware Sr. known as “Bo Pete” was born in Sumter County GA on August 8, 1951 to the parentage of the late Mrs. Ossie Lee Dodson Little and the late Mr. Sam Sanford.He received his education at Westside Elementary and graduated from Plains High School in 1973.He was employed at Koinonia Farms.At an early age Willie joined the Mitchell Grove Baptist Church. He was united in holy matrimony to Jane Terry Ware and to this union three children were born. He is preceded in death by two sisters.Willie passed away on July 8, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.

A Memorial service for Mrs. Tara Louise Ross of Perry, Georgia will be held on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Quebec Baptist Church in Ellaville, Georgia with Pastor Clinton Aldridge,Jr. officiating. Mrs. Ross passed on Saturday July 8, 2017 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta Georgia.

Tara was born Oct 2, 1971 in Vienna, Georgia, the only daughter of the late Clinton Aldridge, Sr. & the late Fannie Walker Brown.

She leaves to Cherish her memories her stepfather, Mr. William Brown of Oglethorpe, Georgia; five brothers: Rev. Clinton D. Aldridge, Jr.(Patsy) of Americus, Georgia, Joe Edward Aldridge of Perry, Georgia, Timothy Aldridge of Warner Robins, Georgia, Evokeyo Aldridge of Cordele, Georgia and Thyron Taylor-Brown of Lake City, Florida; a devoted friend, Wanda McNeil; eight aunts; seven uncles; seven nieces; two nephews; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. Several other relatives and friends also survive

Funeral services for Mr. Otis Alford of Bumphead Road Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary in Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Mr. Otis Alford was born January 1, 1939 in Americus, Georgia to the late Mr. Mack Alford Sr. and the late Mrs. Lillie B. Burnette Alford. Otis was educated in the Public Schools of Sumter County. He loved the outdoors. He loved going fishing, hunting and working in the yard. He also loved to cook. Otis went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 5, 2017 at 6:20 in the morning.

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving companion of over thirty years, Ms. Annie Boone of Americus, GA; three sons: Jeremy Boone, Jeffery (Carrie) Boone, and Troy Boone, all of Americus, GA; five daughters: Brianna, Diana, Mae, Sarah and Suzzette all of Americus, GA; two sisters: Bessie Alford of Leslie, GA and Ossie James of Chipley, FL; one brother, Mack Alford Jr. (Martha) of Americus, GA; one brother-in-law, Rev. Plezy L. Nelson of Leslie, GA; seventeen grandchildren, forty great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

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